Author: Vincent Mars

I write as a way of life: stories, blogs, articles, almost-poems. I'm a freelancer, a vegetarian, and I listen to Leonard Cohen and enjoy French films. We are dying a little more with each new day we live, so shouldn't we make the most of our time?

10 Powerful Closing Lines

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Plots, settings, and even characters fade from our memory in time, but endings can remain with us forever, if they are unforgettable... (In no particular order.) 1. Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better … Continue reading 10 Powerful Closing Lines

The Sensual Paintings of Fabian Perez

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'Born in 1967 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Fabian Perez had a difficult childhood. His father owned bordellos and nightclubs that were illegal. He also was a gambler. To this day, Fabian remembers the police coming to their home looking for his father who would try to escape through the back door. “So many times he … Continue reading The Sensual Paintings of Fabian Perez

50-Word Tales #130

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Her dream was to become an actress, so she quit school and moved to Hollywood. For years she could not get a role. Then she met the right man. A director. 'I'll make you a star,' he said, 'If you sleep with me.' 'No.' She became a potato chip inspector.  * (PS: The job of … Continue reading 50-Word Tales #130